Chief Sap Sac Consultant

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a SAP SAC planning consultant to automate finance regulatory reporting processes. Candidates should have over 5 years of SAP Analytics experience, including proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud and skills in project management. The role involves client communication, project scope definition, and managing multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in SAP Analytics.
• Minimum 2 years in SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Experience in SAC Planning and Analytics across industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships within client divisions.
• Serve as the primary contact for client inquiries.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

SAP SAC Consultant

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Data modeling and scripting

Knowledge of predictive features

Understanding of security concepts

Knowledge of BW4HANA modeling

Education

Degree, diploma, or relevant certification in marketing, business, computer science

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Description

A SAP SAC planning consultant will join a team of finance, data, and SAP specialists in the Finance Regulatory Reporting domain. The project aims to automate the end-to-end process of reporting for a subset of regulatory returns. This includes automation of data intake, transformation through business rules, report generation, and submission, primarily utilizing SAP applications.

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• SAP SAC Consultant (SAC Planning & SAC Analytics and Reporting)
• Proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning and Analytics modules
• Hands-on experience with SAC data modeling, scripting (Advanced Formula), and planning functions
• Experience connecting SAC with data sources like SAP BW, HANA, and third-party systems
• Knowledge of SAC's predictive features and Smart Predict
• Understanding of SAC security concepts, roles, teams, and data access control
• BW4HANA modeling is an advantage

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in SAP Analytics, including a minimum of 2 years in SAP Analytics Cloud
• Experience in SAC Planning and Analytics projects across multiple industries
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, or other SAP products is desirable
• SAP Analytics Cloud certification is a plus
• Knowledge of R scripting is beneficial

Mandatory Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in SAP Analytics, with at least 2 years in SAP Analytics Cloud
• Experience in SAC Planning and Analytics projects across industries
• Proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships within client divisions
• Serve as the primary contact for client inquiries and requests
• Interpret development requirements and collaborate with teams to deliver solutions
• Define project scope and functional requirements for stakeholder approval
• Prepare proposals and manage project costs for profitability
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling
• Brief technical teams and third parties on project requirements
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery
• Manage multiple projects using ticketing and project management tools

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree, diploma, or relevant certification in marketing, business, computer science, or related fields
• At least 2 years of proven experience in a similar role within the software development industry
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Project management certification is beneficial
• Solid understanding of software design principles